Baird-Freeman Funeral Home

221 North Meridian Street

Portland, Indiana 47371

260-726-7171

Beverly Bennett, age 93, of Portland passed away Thursday April 6, 2023 in The Waters of Dunkirk.  She was born in Fort Wayne on June 13, 1929 the daughter of Harter and Esther (Neher) Hutchens.  She was married to Merrill Bennett and he preceded her in death.  Beverly owner of two wholesale/retail businesses Imperial Art and Unique Jewelry.  She was a member of the Morman Church, Cincinnatus League, Delta Theta Tau Sorority and was a 1947 Portland High School graduate.

Surviving are two daughters Tamra Case of Portland and Vicki Wallace of Portland, one sister Diane Peterson of Roscoe, Illinois, Four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Private family services will be held with burial in the Green Park Cemetery in Portland.  Memorials can be made to the Jay County Cancer Society.  Baird-Freeman Funeral Home are in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences at www.bairdfreeman.com

When Tomorrow Starts Without Me

When tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand, That an angel came and called my name, and took me by the hand; The angel said my place was ready, In Heaven far above, And that I'd have to leave behind all those I dearly love, But when I walked through Heaven's Gates, I felt so much at home, for God looked down, smiled at me, And told me "Welcome Home". So when tomorrow starts without me, Don't think we're far apart, for every time you think of me, I'm right there in your heart.